Add 50/4 and 90/35
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 2 20/35
50/4 + 90/35 is 211/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
90/35 = 90 × 4/35 × 4 = 360/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/140 + 360/140 = 1750 + 360/140 = 2110/140 - 2110/140 simplified gives 211/14
- So, 50/4 + 90/35 = 211/14
In mixed form: 151/14
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